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04/11/2016

{creative chick} Jenn Shurkus: designer, creative instructor, artist | shurkus.com

Lately my blog has been filled with cards and other creative inspirations. I haven’t really talked much about life in general. Today I wanted to share with you the new adventure that I am about to partake in.

I have been a web designer for the last 4.5 years at Providence College. When Colorful Creations closed I wasn’t quite sure where life would lead me. I was offered a position at Providence College and proceeded to commute 3 hours a day for work. I did this for 2 years. When the commuting got old, not to mention SUPER expensive, I said good by to my beloved island and moved to Providence.

Even though Rhode Island is the “Ocean State” I miss my beloved ocean. I miss being close enough to be able to see it on a daily basis. I miss Cape Cod.

I am happy to announce that I have accepted the position of Web & Digital Designer at Cape Cod Life Publications. I start on April 19th. I am so excited for this new adventure and to be part of the Cape Cod Life Family!

Cape Cod Life Publications

Chris and I are actively looking for a place to rent on the Cape and we are excited to be back near the ocean soon!

Funny how on a layout I created about my job at PC I quoted Steve Jobs “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” And this is exactly what is encouraging me to move on.

I have been so lucky to have worked with fabulous people throughout all of my jobs in life. I look forward to building a relationship with a new team of people at Cape Cod Life.

So this very busy spring is just going to get busier… bare with me if I am delayed a little in replying to comments and/or emails as I get settled into my new job.

The May Mixed Media Loft Art Retreat will still be happening (and there are still some seats available). I will take the summer months to figure out a plan for upcoming Art Retreats in the fall and of course will keep you guys posted!

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  1. Gayle says

    April 14, 2017 at 4:26 am

    Congratulations, Jenn. I’m so excited for you and your new adventure. The cape is so beautiful. I wish you and Chris your fur baby the best. ❤🙋🏻.

    Gayle

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  2. Becky says

    May 4, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    So happy you’re beginning this new adventure. Sounds so very interesting. And also happy that you’re coming back to the Cape. Still miss Colorful Creations!! Best of luck in your new position.

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  3. betsey terry says

    April 15, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Saw your foursq post and had to go back to see if i missed something…and i did!! So happy you’ll be back on the Cape!! I’m sure Mr. Harley will be too!

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  4. Kate says

    April 13, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Congratulations!! That is such exciting news!

    Thanks for sharing the Steve Jobs quote too. It’s just the thing I needed to read today as I start thinking about making changes in my career. I’ve had a few “little birdies” giving me encouragement lately, and the quote is another little push. Thank you!

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  5. Lisa Haines says

    April 13, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Wow…that is awesome and I am so happy and I know you LOVE the Cape so much! I hope you fine a wonderful place…something as special as your loft….Good Luck in your new venture! Way to GO Girl!!

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  6. Sharon says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    Congratulations and very best wishes So happy you are going “home”

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  7. Jeanne Thomas says

    April 12, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Congrats to you and Chris. So happy you’ll be on the Cape again.

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  8. Pamela F. says

    April 12, 2016 at 9:04 am

    Congratulations as you, Chris and Mr. Harley embark on this next adventure!

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  9. Ree Donnelly says

    April 12, 2016 at 9:02 am

    Congratulations, Jenn!!!! I’m so happy for you! Your heart is on the Cape! <3

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  10. Lindsay Mazzetta says

    April 12, 2016 at 6:42 am

    Oh my goodness!!!! Soooo happy for you!!!!!! Big big congrats!!!!!!! That is super exciting!!!!! Best of luck Jenn!!!!!
    Cape Cod is waiting for you!!!! ???

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  11. EJ says

    April 12, 2016 at 12:49 am

    Now, that is exciting news Jenn. Congratulations on the new job & the fact you are going to be back on the Cape it’s WICKED news ?

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  12. Colleen leahey says

    April 12, 2016 at 12:42 am

    Yay I’m so happy for you Jenn!! Such a great new journey!

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  13. tobey says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    Congratulations Jenn!!! exciting things ahead for you and Chris and mr h!!! So happy for you!!!

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  14. ~amy~ says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    Congrats!!!

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  15. Liz says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    I am thrilled for and proud of you. This is such wonderful news! XXX

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  16. Varada says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    Amazing!! So happy for you!!

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  17. Melissa Bove says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    Congratulations Jenn!! So happy and excited for you!!! Good luck on your new adventure!!

    hugs…
    Melissa

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  18. Mary K says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Jenn, I am so happy and excited for you, Chris, and Mr. Harley! Always knew you would be back to the Cape someday; glad it is so soon! Life is good; Cape Cod Life is best.

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  19. Jacki says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    How cool is this news???? Cape Cod has missed you! Big congrats, Jenn!

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  20. Claire Loranz says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    So happy for you, Jenn. Here’s to a new adventure in a beloved place! Sounds like a wonderful opportunity. Keep us posted.
    Best, Claire

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  21. Linda Larkarian says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    So happy for you! Long live flip flops!

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  22. Michelle Downie says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    So very happy for you Jenn! That’s wonderful news! Congrats on the new job and how wonderful for you and Chris to be heading back to the Cape.

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  23. FeM says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Congratulations. Excited for your new adventure …
    it’ll be fun. Good
    Luck!’

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  24. Janet Bagnall says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    this is so awesome – congratulations !! I love Cape Cod and can see why you love it. I can’t wait to see more of your adventure in the coming months. Congratulations !!

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  25. Holly Waller says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    Congratulations! Sound like a fun and exciting time for you!

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  26. Liz Brown says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    Congratulations! Such fabulous news! I KNEW you would be back here soon! I’m very, VERY happy for you!

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  27. Jenny Colacicco says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    Wonderful news. I would love to be able to live wherever I wanted and this is just simply Amazing for you. And well deserved. I have done the 3 hour commute and it suckkkks. Congratulations

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  28. Kymona says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    OMG!!! Totally awesome!!! I’m happy for you!!

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  29. Richard says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    That’s terrific !
    So glad you found something that gets you where you want to be!

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  30. Chris Greeley says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    I am so happy for you!!! Congrats and best wishes on the moving process- and April means you get to beat the summer over the bridge traffic!!!

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  31. Adele V Sanborn says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    terrific…well done, Jenn!

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  32. Erin Lavallee says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    How exciting! Congratulations!

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  33. Kimberly Lackenbach says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    Congrats on your new life adventure!

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  34. Richele says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    Congrats on your new position! You will do great things I’m sure! Happy to hear you are following your heart!

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  35. Dolly says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    congratulations Jenn! I hope you will be so happy in your new position and to be back in Cape Cod!

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  36. Barbara Matecko says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    So happy for you, Chris and Mr H. You have the water in your blood and now you will be returning back to where u belong. So happy for your new job, you’ll be an asset to them. Remember we went to the store so to come to your classes will not be a problem. Good luck, always, n hope to see you soon.

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  37. Cindy says

    April 11, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    Congratulations Jenn! I wish you all the best in your new adventures.

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  38. Melissa Malone says

    April 11, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Congratulations Jenn on taking this step in your next adventure. I love the Cape as well and would love to work and live there full time if I could!

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  39. Jeanne Jordan says

    April 11, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    Congrats Jenn. I am so happy for you to be going back to a place you love! And Chris and Harley are going with! Tremendous. I am sure your new colleagues will LOVE YOU. So exciting! Jeanne

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  40. brenda says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Jenn, so happy that your going back to a place you have loved so much. I hope our paths cross again, either at a crop or at a loft (cape) retreat!

    Good luck

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  41. Kim Faucher says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    So stinkin happy for you and the new position!!!! Waaah for me having one crafty friend here in RI now moving???
    Luckily the Cape is not too far !!!!
    That is a great publication… I know you will do great there!!!

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  42. Anne barclay says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    So happy for you, Jenn.

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  43. Diane McVey says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Congratulations!!! That is fantastic!!!
    I know you will love being back at the Cape, and in the environment you adore. I am so happy for you, and I wish you the very best always!

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  44. Helena Keppler says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    Wow congrats to u and Chris and welcome back to the Cape ????

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  45. Tracy Freeman says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    Really happy for you Jenn, well done and I wish you nothing but happiness in your new job and home xx

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  46. Meghan says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Hooray! So excited for you, congratulations! I just moved into my favourite neighbourhood in the city I’ve always called home. I’ve always loved having the ocean 10 minutes away! Xo

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  47. Miriam Prantner says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    Congratulations! How wonderful to be able to get back to where you want to be, doing something you love!

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  48. Laurie Waninger says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    Congratulations, Jenn! I know you and Chris will find the perfect place to live. Good luck to you both in your new adventure!

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  49. Tracey McNeely says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Congratulations! You never know where life is going to take you but always follow you heart. The best of luck!

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  50. Kathllen H says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Yay! Great news! Do classes for us out on the Cape please!

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  51. Donna Heavey says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Congratulations Jen! You moving back to the Cape?

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  52. Shannon Fralish says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    This is fantastic news — CONGRATULATIONS! I know how happy you’re feeling about getting back to Cape Cod. I look forward to this publication’s annual edition every year to plan out my summer vacation. Wishing you and Chris the best of luck in finding the perfect digs. I hope to see you on the Cape this summer… Way to go Jenn!!

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  53. Kim Goosman says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    Wow!!!! This is WICKED exciting news. Jenn, I couldn’t be happier to hear about this new chapter in your life and, especially, that the Cape Cod girl is getting back to her beloved island!

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  54. Donna Phelan says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Congratulations! Welcome Home! 😉

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  55. Samantha M says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Yay!!!!! I am SO excited for you!!! Congratulations, I know that the ocean is such a part of you. What fabulous news!!!

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  56. Sarah Thornington says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Congrats, Jenn!!! So exciting. Welcome home.

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  57. Kathy Camasso says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Wow, big news Jenn! Congratulations and as always, the best of luck!

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  58. Becca Cruger says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Congrats! What an awesome new opportunity! They are going to be THRILLED to have hired you!

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  59. Diane Neri says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Wow, you didn’t even hint at something like this at the retreat this weekend! Happy hunting for a new home and congratulations on the new job!

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  60. Heidi P says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    So exciting !!! Congratulations to you!!

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  61. Moira Galarneau says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Congratulations Jenn! What wonderful news-I love the Cape Cod Life publications as it helps me keep in touch with my roots and love of ole Cape Cod! What a wonderful new adventure for you and Chris!

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    • Dianne Roderick says

      April 12, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      Yippee, Jen! Can’t wait to you and the boys back home on the sandbar! Congratulations and best of luck in your new job.

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